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Post by marknz1 on Jan 2, 2022 18:37:01 GMT
Morning / Evening All As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I've started on the dio for the 88. The premise is the defense of the Rhineland in February 1945. The Allies are approaching fast and it's a last ditch effort to stop them on their march to Berlin. Unfortunately I have been so focused on it I forgot to document the progress so these are the first pics. I am depicting a urban fighting zone with lots of destruction and rubble. The base structure is made from closed cell XPS foam. it has been carved and shaped and suitably beaten up. Here's some pics.    Until next time. Cheers Mark |
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bwilt
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Post by bwilt on Jan 2, 2022 18:43:26 GMT
Those are nice pics!! Am very interested, will be waiting for that next time...
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Post by Boots on Jan 2, 2022 19:00:48 GMT
Holy moly Mark that is some superb groundwork mucker...........another masterpiece in the making  |
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Post by marknz1 on Jan 2, 2022 20:33:28 GMT
Those are nice pics!! Am very interested, will be waiting for that next time... Hopefully, you won't have to wait too long  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 2, 2022 20:37:29 GMT
Very smart base indeed.
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Post by marknz1 on Jan 2, 2022 20:39:03 GMT
Holy moly Mark that is some superb groundwork mucker...........another masterpiece in the making Cheers Boots. The process is time consuming and you end up going into a trance with all of the lines. but it's worth it. The foam is really malleable and easy to to create wear an tear using a stippling brush, blunt toothpick and clay sculpting tools. When done it was given a coat of diluted PVA to seal and harden the surface. |
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Post by Boots on Jan 2, 2022 21:15:47 GMT
Might have to invest |
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Si B
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Post by Si B on Jan 2, 2022 21:58:27 GMT
Impressive work…will look even better painted up  |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 3, 2022 5:18:35 GMT
Looking forward to this one Mark  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 3, 2022 16:38:00 GMT
Looks perfect! Great work Mark!
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Jan 3, 2022 16:40:53 GMT
I'ld say this could do with a nice halftrack parked in the background behind the 88 it used to pull... |
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Post by alexb on Jan 3, 2022 18:01:22 GMT
I love the look of that base. The stonework...and that sewer pipe....nice.
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Post by Robbo on Jan 3, 2022 19:51:04 GMT
Awesome
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 3, 2022 23:40:52 GMT
Great start on the groundwork and the 88 will look superb with this!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 4, 2022 8:09:48 GMT
Might have to invest  I already have. Going to do the same for my staghound but set in Sicily. Mark has a hot wire cutter, so his is going to be more elaborate than mine. |
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Post by marknz1 on Jan 5, 2022 0:08:36 GMT
Hello All A quick update from yesterdays work. I used balsa wood for the side pieces on the dio base. Once the glue had dried I applied a black acrylic wood putty to the surfaces and let it harden off.    This morning I sanded them back and then did the odd spot treatment and polished up to a 2000 grit to get a nice smooth finish for the Alclad black micro filler primer coats. Then it will receive 2 coats of Alclad black gloss, followed by Alclad semi- satin clear coats. Until next time. Cheers Mark |
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Post by marknz1 on Jan 6, 2022 5:41:39 GMT
Just a qick update tonight. The sides of the dio were primed, top coated and sealed. It was left overnight and has come up a treat.    Time for colour coming up next. Cheers Mark |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 6, 2022 7:06:08 GMT
As smart as a fox wearing a fedora!!!!!!!
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Post by Paul B on Jan 6, 2022 8:34:18 GMT
Very nice |
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Post by Marco on Jan 6, 2022 11:32:11 GMT
Looks very beautiful!
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